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P664 TAF

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,742 mi
Last recorded24,742 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 TAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,742 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 24,742 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 24,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 24,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 23,671 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 22,931 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 22,246 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,715 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake binding

front brake spongy

reflector too small

Fail 1 Sep 2012 51,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake binding

front brake spongy

reflector too small

Pass 24 May 2011 50,206 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

speedo drive has cable tie around it

Fail 11 May 2011 50,186 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

near side top caliper bolt corroded

speedo drive has cable tie around it

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,772 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

none standard winkers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2009 46,741 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

none standard indicators fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,063 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,063 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,499 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 38,448 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,624 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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P664 TAF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 25,388 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P664 TAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P664 TAF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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